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    Trunk Lights removal and installation help

    Hi Everybody,

    few days ago I have received my new trunk lights :yippy:



    Today I decided to replace them and open the trunk and remove the bolt shown below.



    After I remove the bolt I tried to pull out the light but it only come half way out then stuck. The shown two pieces not letting the light go out. I dont want to break them. Does anybody know what is the trick?



    :unsure::please:
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    #2
    Take a crow bar - and smash them out :P

    Just playing boss - sure one of these guys will have a solution
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      #3
      If no body help me I will :lol:
      Last edited by canboz; 16-12-2008, 02:19 PM.
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        #4
        You might wanna try these sites out - i cant access them cuz of the office firewall : but do try :)

        http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?p=7427554

        http://forum.e46fanatics.com/showthread.php?t=554395

        Hope it helps
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          #5
          or even check this

          http://www.bimmerdiy.com/dir/e46
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            #6
            Thanks Hiten,

            They show exactly what I did. However it stucks. I will try again after work. Lets see.
            Thanks for the help.
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              #7
              no hassles canboz - ask one of these guys later though
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                #8
                dude. .......i'll do them for u... there is no trick .. its the way u insert the light in the trunk !
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                  #9
                  Rifo,

                  I opened it as below so far.



                  However stuck part seen below. Shall I pull it harder. I just afraid to break it.
                  Believe me I can pull it harder :D

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                    #10
                    lol man ....where r u located ! i can meet u today !! i got mine fixed my self ...i remember having the same issue when i first bought them !
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                      #11
                      I am at Oud Metha road Rifo, Al Nasr Palace building. I am passing by everyday infront of American Hospital to go home. I can come to your area. I think you are opposite to American hospital. When you will be available? Thanks for your kind offer.
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                        #12
                        lol canboz passby the garage i will ask them to do it for free and save you the hassle :bow:

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                          #13
                          Rifo, thanks for the call yesterday. I couldnt come cos I have to stay at the office till late.
                          Bruno thanks for the offer mate.
                          I will try to make it today.
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                            #14
                            Thanks again goes to Falcons Garage. It is done. The trick is to twist with screwdriver :)

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                            Last edited by canboz; 18-12-2008, 02:00 PM.
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                            2002 Ford Escape 3.0
                            2000 Peugeot 306 1.6
                            1983 E30 3.18ci (My first love):bmwfan:

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                              #15
                              Great looking there ! :D
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